Solar Rain Barrel Pump

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Solar-Powered Rain Barrel Pump

Pump water from your rain barrel through your hose or irrigation system

Empties a 55-gallon rain barrel in about 18 minutes

Solar-powered; no electrical outlet or extension cord needed

Now you can use the power of the sun to pump water out of your rain barrel! The RainPerfect™ Solar-Powered Rain Barrel Pump provides a consistent water pressure of 13 pounds per square inch, which is perfect for most drip irrigation systems, low-pressure sprinklers and soaker hoses. It's also plenty of pressure for watering plants in the yard and garden. The control panel mounts on top of most rain barrels; the solar collector is attached to the panel with a 15' cable so you can install it in full sun. Pumps up to 100 gallons on a single charge. Attaches to any standard garden hose, not included.

Wanted to update my review. I was able to secure a new battery for the pump at Bateries+ (custom build - cost about $50). So I am happily able to use my pump again. Just wish the battery would last a bit longer. I plan to disconnect it during the winter months in hopes it will last longer this time.

I appreciate Gardener's Supplies contacting me and letting me know that the battery could be replaced.

I was looking for a convenient way to transfer water from my outdoor rain barrel to my indoor rain barrel, which I use for watering my orchid collection. This solar pump looked like an ideal solution. I didn't need super water pressure, just steady pressure to pump 30 to 40 gallons at a time.

The pump, when it runs, works exactly as I need it. WHEN IT RUNS. I have never gotten a green light when I checked the charge status. The best I've ever gotten was yellow, and at that level I get maybe 15 minutes of pumping then it craps out.

I don't know whether it is the solar panel or the battery, but if after a week in full sun I cannot get a full charge (forget fully charging in 8 hrs) then there is a serious design flaw somewhere.

Frankly, with all the negative reviews on performance I'm surprised that Gardeners Supply continues to sell the product.

Some other reviewers say that the pump doesn't stay on, but I haven't found that to be the case at all. As long as there's a full charge, it runs well. I'm thrilled that I can finally use the water from my 2 rain barrels to water the garden easily.

Do not waste your money on this pump. It charges up fine to when it indicates it is fully charged. But then it only runs for one to two minutes and then dies on you. It is not good enough to pump any significant amount of water.

I have a 25' garden hose with adjustable nozzle on the end. Two barrels are feeding the pump and it does a good job watering the plants. My only complaint is connecting the control box to the top of the rain barrel. Very awkward.